Objectives:
The Japanese minor program provides exposure to literature and culture along with systematic language training in all four areas of abilities: speaking, understanding spoken language, reading and writing. The program also emphasizes an understanding of social and cultural aspects of Japanese life. The program provides undergraduates with a notation for advanced work concentrated in Japanese language and culture.
* A minor in Japanese may be used to fulfill the thematic sequence requirement.
Requirements:
- The minor in Japanese requires 18 semester hours
above the 100 level. The following list includes the
courses satisfying the requirement:
- JPN201/202, JPN301/302, JPN401/402, JPN231,
JPN255, JPN260, JPN266, JPN279, JPN381, and
ATH309/ENG303/GER309/SPN303.
- The courses offered through study abroad programs
in Japan
- Other courses not listed above may count towards
the minor, including one-time offerings, honors
courses, etc. Contact the Japanese program adviser.
- JPN201/202, JPN301/302, JPN401/402, JPN231,
JPN255, JPN260, JPN266, JPN279, JPN381, and
ATH309/ENG303/GER309/SPN303.
- The courses must be taken with a 2.0 grade point
average.
- The Japanese language, culture and literature credits taken at other institutions and transferred to Miami may be used to fulfill the requirements.
Adviser: Dr. Mieko Ono
Irvin Hall 150
(513) 529-2526 or (513) 529-1866
(revised 09/26/07)